It’s a fact of life that employees often meet their romantic partners at work. A blanket ban is literally unworkable, yet they can cause real problems for employers. So, once you’ve accepted that control is impossible, the goal of HR and employers must be risk management. Here are 4 tricky situations highlighting risks posed by… [Read More]

The government has confirmed that the right to neonatal leave and pay will come into force on 6th April this year. Under the new law, eligible employees have a right to take up to 12 weeks’ leave if their child requires seven (or more) days of continuous neonatal care starting within the first 28 days… [Read More]

Acts of dishonesty are usually clear for all to see but an employee lying by omission can be harder for employers to identify. Easton v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Border Force) In Easton v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Border Force), an employee applied for a job using an application… [Read More]

Fraud in the workplace is a serious offence that can harm your business financially, damage trust within teams, and cause lasting reputational damage. It involves deliberate deception for financial or personal gain, and while not all fraud is criminally prosecutable, the most severe cases may fall under the Fraud Act 2006. ‘Reasonable prevention’ – The… [Read More]

Suspension can be a useful tool when handling serious misconduct allegations, allowing you, as the employer, to preserve evidence and prevent witness intimidation. However, it must be used fairly and reasonably to avoid legal risks. Here are 5 mistakes all employers should avoid Suspension must be reviewed regularlyThe Acas Code states that employers must keep… [Read More]